Sunday, September 16, 2012

Module 2 Reading Response

I really like the idea of using the QR Reader in the classroom. I have students that are absent and then they can scan the code and the have instant access to the assignment. You could also post answer documents so that way when students are working on assignments they could scan the reader and get instant help. I believe that students would also like to use it because they are using the reader so why not use something they are familiar with. The QR Reader would also be a great tool to use for instant access to websites in class because insteead of having everyone type in the website and worry about incorrect spelling or finding the wrong one, just have them scan the reader. It would eliminate the issue at my school where we do not have enough computer labs for everyone because we could access the simulations on their phones. Another great use of it would be at open house because they could gain instant access to the class's website and all of the teacher's information.

Another article I read was the on the level of Bloom's Taxonomy. One of the things I like about the article was the emphasis that it put on the verbs or behavior. And it focuses on the different dimensions of knowledge which is something the new tests in Texas are focusing on. As we are analyzing the verbs when we are writing all of our assessments and worksheets, we  have to do the same thing with our everyday teaching. Teachers need to focus on how students are learning not just what they are learning. By focusing more on how and on what level students are learning at you can go more in depth on the material and really see how much the students are learning and can they store it, apply it, and create something with it.

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